{"id":42549,"date":"2026-09-01T12:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=42549"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:33:03","slug":"report-claims-most-star-wars-zero-company-developers-furloughed-and-left-unpaid-before-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=42549","title":{"rendered":"Report Claims Most Star Wars: Zero Company Developers Furloughed and Left Unpaid Before Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Furloughs at Bit Reactor: Impact on Star Wars Zero Company Developers**<\/p>\n

Recent reports have surfaced regarding the tumultuous circumstances surrounding the release of the highly-anticipated game, *Star Wars Zero Company*. Just prior to its launch, developers Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed a significant portion of the team that contributed to the game’s development, leaving many employees in a precarious situation.<\/p>\n

According to a report by Game File, approximately 80% of the development team was impacted by these furloughs, which occurred just weeks before the game was made available to the public. Although these employees remain part of Bit Reactor, they are currently not receiving any salaries. The decision to implement furloughs appears to be a response to financial difficulties faced by the studio as they prepared for the launch.<\/p>\n

A Bit Reactor spokesperson clarified that the furloughs were an internal decision, independent of any directives from *Star Wars Zero Company*’s publisher, Electronic Arts (EA). This spokesperson indicated hopes that the studio could reinstate the furloughed staff, contingent upon the success of the game’s launch.<\/p>\n

The situation has been further complicated by claims made by Zachariah Scott, a former technical artist who was reportedly dismissed from Bit Reactor earlier this year. Scott accused the company of obscuring the details surrounding the furloughs in a public post, and expressed doubts about whether all furloughed staff would be able to return to their previous positions if rehired.<\/p>\n

This situation is compounded by ongoing legal disputes between Bit Reactor co-founders Greg Foertsch and Alison Kelly. Kelly has filed a lawsuit against Foertsch, primarily focused on ownership issues regarding the studio. This legal battle is set to go to trial in early 2027, with both parties engaged in various claims and denials.<\/p>\n

As the gaming community awaits further developments, there remains a hope for the impacted developers at Bit Reactor. Industry solidarity is emphasized amidst the uncertainty, with many hoping that these talented individuals find their footing, whether at Bit Reactor or elsewhere, in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Prior to releasing Star Wars Zero Company<\/a> last week, developers Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed “most” of the team who made it, seemingly leaving said staff in limbo. <\/p>\n

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